Ex-Pat Lawyer Milloy, Falcons to part ways

[jmt57]

Lawyer says he wants to play for Seattle. Personally, I'm kind of surprised that he's been able to hang on this long.

Lawyer Milloy, Falcons to part ways

“We felt as an organization that it was in the best interests of both parties to go in our own directions and let him test the market in free agency,” Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff said Sunday. “We feel that Lawyer has been a significant contributor to the Falcons organization both on and off the field. We are very proud to have had him involved here. We wish him all of the best in his future career in football and life outside of football.”

Milloy broke in with the New England Patriots after being selected in the second round of the 1996 draft. He played seven seasons with the Patriots and three with the Buffalo Bills before signing with the Falcons in 2006.

“I’ve seen him play at New England and he’s proven that he’s a major contributor in the league,” Dimitroff said. “We feel going forward as an organization that we have acquired players through the draft and free agency in the secondary. We will continue to rebuild the secondary.”

 

[MrTibbs]

He's been nothing more then average or below for a number of seasons now. His time has come and gone.

 

[maverick4]

He's done, don't take him back here

 

[BradyFTW!]

Before anyone even says it: no thanks. Lawyer was very good in his time, but he's been average or worse for a long time now. James Sanders is significantly better than Milloy is, at this point.

 

[Calciumee]

All I can think about is Boldin owning him in wildcard game, on Boldin's TD.

Seeing Milloy becoming further and further away from him.

 

[brdmaverick]

ya, we sometimes get too sentimental for past players, and Lawyer definitley fits that billing. I was a big fan of him while he was here (I have his jersey), so while I would be happy if he came back in a reserve roll, I understand that the team has better interests.

 

[Brettlax3434]

I have alot of respect for and great memories of Lawyer, but his day has past.

 

[Jackson 2]

I'm sure it was tough for Belichick to cut him the first time. I'd guess he doesn't want to do it again.

 

[Terry Glenn is a cowgirl]

ya, we sometimes get too sentimental for past players, and Lawyer definitley fits that billing. I was a big fan of him while he was here (I have his jersey), so while I would be happy if he came back in a reserve roll, I understand that the team has better interests.

I still have my jersey as well.

And Bledsoe's.

And Bruschi's...

I guess I better get Mayo's now.

 

[Lifer]

yes. loved him. dont want him. or Ty Law. or Tebucky Jones. or Victor Green.

 

[borg]

Peter King states...

"3. I think if you want to know why the Atlanta Falcons whacked safety Lawyer Milloy on Sunday night, all you need to know is this: He was a gigantic pain in the rear end. Clubhouse lawyer, yakker, complainer. Totally not a Mike Smith, one-for-all, all-for-one guy."

 

[Pats726]

Let him go talk to Branch...and enjoy the northwest...

 

[ScottieC]

I still have my jersey as well.

And Bledsoe's.

And Bruschi's...

I guess I better get Mayo's now.

Yup, Like I said before - Get a Mayo Jersey, you'll get 10-12 years out of it at the stadium and then you can wear it to his HOF induction.

 

[ScottieC]

Peter King states...

"3. I think if you want to know why the Atlanta Falcons whacked safety Lawyer Milloy on Sunday night, all you need to know is this: He was a gigantic pain in the rear end. Clubhouse lawyer, yakker, complainer. Totally not a Mike Smith, one-for-all, all-for-one guy."

I don't remember Lawyer being a clubhouse problem, or that label being given to him at any point - News to me.

All I remember about him, other than his on field play, was that He and Tommy have been and continue to be great friends.

 

[Lifer]

Peter King states...

"3. I think if you want to know why the Atlanta Falcons whacked safety Lawyer Milloy on Sunday night, all you need to know is this: He was a gigantic pain in the rear end. Clubhouse lawyer, yakker, complainer. Totally not a Mike Smith, one-for-all, all-for-one guy."

what a shockah!

I loved Lawyer. But he did tend to make it about himself. the pre-BB regime had a few of those, with the notable exceptions on the 2001 team being Bruschi and Brown. Some good takes on that in the books that are out.

As players, i loved Milloy and Law, but i always felt they, and Bledsoe, thought they were the straws that stirred the drink and if they werent happy, theyd make sure everybody else knew it.

 

[JSn]

what a shockah!

I loved Lawyer. But he did tend to make it about himself. the pre-BB regime had a few of those, with the notable exceptions on the 2001 team being Bruschi and Brown. Some good takes on that in the books that are out.

As players, i loved Milloy and Law, but i always felt they, and Bledsoe, thought they were the straws that stirred the drink and if they werent happy, theyd make sure everybody else knew it.

It's actually hard to think of anyone on the team now who makes that impression, though reports would say Lamont Jordan was a bit antisocial last year.

I never saw Lawyer play, but I've heard lots of good things. Jets or Browns next, I bet.

 

[Jimke]

I'm sure it was tough for Belichick to cut him the first time. I'd guess he doesn't want to do it again.

Belichick had to cut Milloy because he refused to re-negotiate his

contract. Milloy was due to receive a contract that was double

the salary of a good safety. Andy Wasynczuk negotiated some

awful contracts when he was with the Patriots.